Bulverde, TX · Comal County
Environmental Protection Variance Application
A sworn application property owners file with Bulverde to request a variance from the city's Chapter 17 Environmental Protection ordinance.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Property owners seeking relief from an environmental protection requirement, such as impervious cover or drainage rules, use this application to explain the hardship and request a variance. The property owner's statement must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary before submission.
Who needs it
Bulverde property owners or their authorized representatives requesting a variance from Chapter 17 environmental protection standards.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat requiring the statement be 'sworn to and subscribed before me' with a notary signature and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Environmental Protection Variance Application from Bulverde Planning & Development.
- 2
Complete the Application
Describe the hardship and provide property owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video call with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign while the notary observes and seals the document.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Bulverde Planning & Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bulverde. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the environmental protection variance need to be notarized?
- Yes, the property owner's sworn statement on the application must be subscribed before a notary.
- How do I get this notarized without visiting an office?
- Upload the completed application, meet a commissioned online notary on video, verify your identity, and sign electronically.
- What chapter of the Bulverde code does this cover?
- Chapter 17, Environmental Protection, which includes impervious cover and drainage requirements.
- Is an online notarization accepted for this filing?
- Texas recognizes commissioned online notarizations statewide; check with the city if you are unsure about a specific submission.